i agree with Kelebek - i wouldn't be pushing it earlier - putting it on the plate, asking her to try, but not insisting.

we don't hide food, but we do put a lot of veg in things like spag bol etc - not tiny hidden bits, still chunky bits - and she will always give it a go. it's definitely an option if you don't think that your kidlet is getting enough of a balanced diet

I'm thankful that DD isn't really fussy, so when she decides she doesn't want to try something, it's not a big deal. usually, she will end up getting down from the table, sitting on one of our laps and sampling from out plate (perhaps this is an option - "do you want some of mummy's dinner?")